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View submission: Do you eat your 5 a day?
Definitely! Love fruit and vegetables.
It’s ‘5 a day’ in the UK because it’s what the government hoped we could achieve. More than 5 a day is recommended by doctors. In many other countries it’s 7-10 a day!
Comment by edfosho1 at 27/02/2025 at 10:28 UTC
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Science is telling us 30 different plants (fruit, veg, seeds, nuts, and more) a week is good too - alongside at least 5 a day.
Comment by emmiekira at 27/02/2025 at 11:06 UTC
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There was a nutritionist at my local children's centre who told us this last week, the government had no hope in us eating 7-10 😂
Comment by Brandaman at 27/02/2025 at 12:36 UTC
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When I was a kid I used to think “5 a day? That’s impossible!”
Now I’m cooking for myself it’s actually pretty easy. Chances are my dinner will have at least two portions of veg without even thinking about it, more if I cook a side of peas or something.
Comment by CarolDanversFangurl at 27/02/2025 at 09:41 UTC
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Edmond Elephant that you? :)seven
Comment by pegman55 at 27/02/2025 at 12:12 UTC
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I love them too but it’s so hard to find consistently fresh fruit in the UK
Comment by No_Software3435 at 27/02/2025 at 19:12 UTC
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I aim for 30 different plant foods a week.
Comment by NebCrushrr at 27/02/2025 at 19:32 UTC
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Yeah I aim for 10, usually get 7